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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on December 1, 2025?
29 free events take place on Monday, December 1 in New York City. Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides! Exciting, high quality, unique and off the beaten path free events and free things to do take place in New York today, tonight, tomorrow and each day of the year, any time of the day: whether it's a weekday or a weekend, day or night, morning or evening or afternoon, December or July, April or November! These events will take your breath away!
New York City (NYC) never ceases to amaze you with quantity and quality of its free culture and free entertainment. Check out December 1 and see for yourself. Summer or Winter, Spring or Fall! Just click on any day of the calendar above and you'll find most inspiring and entertaining free events to go to and free things to do on each day of December . Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides!
Some events take place all year long: same day of the week, same time there are there for you to take advantage of. One of the oldest free weekly events in Manhattan is Dixieland Jazz with the Gotham Jazzmen, which happen at noon every Tuesday. Another example of an event that you can attend all year round on weekdays is Federal Reserve Bank Tour, which takes place every week day at 1 pm (but advanced reservations are required). You can take at least 13 free tours every day of the year, except the New Year Day, July 4th, and the Christmas Day. If you are classical music afficionado, you can spend whole day in New York going from one free classical concert to another. If you love theater, then New York gives you an option to attend plays and musicals free of charge, or at deep discount. You just need to have information about it. And we are here to make that information available to you.
Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on December 1, 2025?
29 free events take place on Monday, December 1 in New York City. Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides! Exciting, high quality, unique and off the beaten path free events and free things to do take place in New York today, tonight, tomorrow and each day of the year, any time of the day: whether it's a weekday or a weekend, day or night, morning or evening or afternoon, December or July, April or November! These events will take your breath away!
New York City (NYC) never ceases to amaze you with quantity and quality of its free culture and free entertainment. Check out December 1 and see for yourself. Summer or Winter, Spring or Fall! Just click on any day of the calendar above and you'll find most inspiring and entertaining free events to go to and free things to do on each day of December . Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides!
Some events take place all year long: same day of the week, same time there are there for you to take advantage of. One of the oldest free weekly events in Manhattan is Dixieland Jazz with the Gotham Jazzmen, which happen at noon every Tuesday. Another example of an event that you can attend all year round on weekdays is Federal Reserve Bank Tour, which takes place every week day at 1 pm (but advanced reservations are required). You can take at least 13 free tours every day of the year, except the New Year Day, July 4th, and the Christmas Day. If you are classical music afficionado, you can spend whole day in New York going from one free classical concert to another. If you love theater, then New York gives you an option to attend plays and musicals free of charge, or at deep discount. You just need to have information about it. And we are here to make that information available to you.
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The quality and quantity of
free events,
free things to do
that happen in New York City
every day of the year
is truly amazing.
So don't miss the opportunities
that only New York provides:
stop wondering what to do;
start taking advantage of
free events to go to,
free things to do in NYC
today!
The quality and quantity of
free events,
free things to do
that happen in New York City
every day of the year
is truly amazing.
So don't miss the opportunities
that only New York provides:
stop wondering what to do;
start taking advantage of
free events to go to,
free things to do in NYC
today!
29 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Monday, December 1, 2025
All events are free unless otherwise noted.
Workshop | Start the Day with Morning Meditation
Start your day by balancing your mind, body, and spirit during instructor guided meditation. This renowned practice lowers blood pressure, reduces stress, and strengthens the immune system.
New York City, NY; NYC
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9:45 am
Free
Free
Master Class | ARTEMIS Musician Teaches the Ins & Outs of Masterful Jazz Saxophone Performance
Jazz saxophonist and composer Nicole Glover--a member of Ursa Major and a core member of the supergroup ARTEMIS--provides her expertise in the fine details of great saxophone playing via a distance learning lesson.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free
Free
Tour | Discover One of New York's Most Famous Parks
Discover how Bryant Park Corporation successfully transformed "Needle Park" of the 1970s into Manhattan's Town Square of today. The guides are loaded with expertise on the park's rich history, award-winning design, distinct amenities, and ongoing maintenance efforts. Tours will continue as scheduled in light rain, but will be cancelled in heavy rain or inclement weather. Bring an umbrella if needed!
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
Free
Video | Silence of Reason (2023): Forensic Video Essay (+ Filmmaker Q&A)
Enjoy a screening and Q&A with filmmaker Kumjana Novakova to discuss her film, Silence of Reason. Silence of Reason is a forensic video essay constructed as a performative research into the first international criminal tribunal case to enter convictions for war-time rape as a form of torture and sexual enslavement as a crime against humanity. While working solely with archive and testimonies, the film acts as a memory itself: elusive and fluid, it rejects framing, moving in all directions, spatial and temporal. The singular experiences of violence and torture by women from the Foča rape camps during the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina become our collective memories, surpassing time and space. Director: Kumjana Novakova Following the screening, filmmaker will join remotely via Zoom for the Q&A
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Talk | Documentary Photographer Discusses How He Conceptualizes & Realizes His Projects
From the arrangement and science linked to how we process various harmonies, documentary photographer Chris CHu will discuss his workflow, from conceptualizing projects to crafting printed collections and landing clients with his unique approach to the art. Photography is about a feeling and, although a visual medium, inspiration can many times come from our other senses. For Chris, music is the driving force behind his creative vision.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Party | Fiber/Textile Arts Meetup
Are you a knitter? Do you like to crochet? Maybe you like a different type of fiber art? Whichever it is, bring your supplies and lose yourself in the meditative world of creating art with fiber. Invite your friends, or make new connections there. This is a meet-up, not a class.
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Photography Image Critiques & Project Sharing
Would you like feedback on your own photography skills? If you would like your image(s) critiqued in front of our live audience, please bring a flash/portable drive containing the images and arrive between 3:30-3:50pm on the day of the event. There are no size restrictions for the photos, but all images are subject to approval and must comply with our modesty standards. The group will be focusing on:
Image critiques
Tips for sharing your work online
Pitching projects
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Zumba: Latin-Inspired Dance Fitness
Get your heart pumping with Zumba, a dynamic workout set to Latin, international, and popular music. This fun, easy-to-follow class combines fast and slow rhythms for aerobic interval training that challenges both heart and muscles. Perfect for all fitness levels.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:15 pm
Free
Free
Film | The Women (1939): Comedy-Drama Starring Joan Crawford
A happily married woman lets her catty friends talk her into divorce when her husband strays -- with a star-studded, ensemble cast! Director: George Cukor Cast: Norma Shearer, Joan Crawford, Rosalind Russell Joan Crawford was an American actress, who, during the 1920s into the 30s, was one of Hollywood's most prominent movie stars and one of the highest paid women in the U.S.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Works by Prokofiev, Brahms, & More for Viola (In Person AND Online!)
Violist Ilgyeong Shin performs three pieces by famous composers of the Romantic and Modern periods. Program: Sergei Prokofiev (1891-1953) (arr. Vadim Borisovsky) Romeo and Juliet Frank Bridge (1879-1941) Lament for Two Violas Johann Brahms (1833-1897) Clarinet Sonata No.2 in E-flat Major, Op120 no. 2 (Arr. for Viola)
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
Free
Free
Book Discussion | Acclaimed Photographer Shares His New Book of David Bowie Photos, Collaboration
Enjoy a conversation with portrait photographer Frank Ockenfels 3 to celebrate this new collection of photographs, Collaboration, some never before published. These images tell not only the story of David Bowie's transformation, but the story of a friendship between photographer and legendary artist. He will be in conversation with editor Joe Levy, followed by a signing.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Film | Filmmaking & The "Black Gaze": Screening of Historical Works + DIscussion with Experts
Toni Morrison often spoke about how Black writers felt pressured to write for a white audience, and she wrote about writing, instead, for the "Black gaze," one free of self-censorship. This evening's program looks at how this concept might apply to filmmaking. Organizers screen historical works in the Reserve Film and Video Collection by notable filmmakers such as Camille Billops, Kent Garret, William Jersey, Madeline Anderson and Bill Greaves, and discuss the importance of African American film culture with Liani Greaves and David Greaves. Liani Greaves and David Greaves will be there discuss the films and importance of African American film culture at large.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Learn & Practice Chess with an Expert
Learn to play chess or develop your strategies with chess expert Tamar Chanadiri from the Marshall Chess Club. Participants are encouraged to attend all sessions, as each one builds on the previous. Bring a friend or join on your own--all levels and ages are welcome! Chess sets are provided but you're welcome to bring your own. From 6-7 PM Tamar will provide instruction for beginner-level players. From 7-8 PM there will be open play for all levels.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Low Impact Bodyweight Circuit Training
Build strength and endurance with this full-body circuit workout using only your bodyweight. This low-impact class combines resistance and conditioning exercises for an effective, easy-on-the-joints session. Perfect for all fitness levels.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Screening | Holidays (2022): Russian Documentary on War & Life in Russia (+ Discussion with Experts)
Holidays directed by Antoine Cattin. The screening will be followed by a discussion with Marijeta Bozovic and Anastasia Kostina. Holidays was shot in St Petersburg over the course of one year. Closely observing several protagonists from different walks of life and punctuating his narrative by seven important national holidays Cattin was able to catch more than just quotidian existence. Out of everyday struggles and collective celebrations emerges a deeply authentic and deeply unsettling portrait of the nation on the brink of the war. Marijeta Bozovic is Professor of Slavic Languages and Literatures at Yale University, with secondary appointments in Film and Media Studies and Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. She is the author of Nabokov's Canon: From Onegin to Ada and Avant-Garde Post- : Radical Poetics After the Soviet Union; and co-editor of the volumes Watersheds: Poetics and Politics of the Danube River and Nabokov Upside Down. Anastasia Kostina is a scholar of documentary media, women's film history, and Soviet and Russian cinema. She holds a PhD in Film & Media Studies and Slavic Languages & Literatures from Yale University. She is currently working on a book project: Engendering Soviet Documentary: Esfir Shub Between Theory and Practice.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:15 pm
Free
Free
Lecture | Art Expert Reflects on Black Women's Cultural Legacy between 1800-2000
Art historian and curator Dr. Kellie Jones delivers a lecture in which she reflects on the theoretical legacy and cultural production of Black women in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, raising questions of intellectual lineage and material knowledge. Historically, women's thought has been overlooked. Yet it often does come into view later, often as organic intelligence or ascribed to others. Referencing scholars such as Julia Bryan-Wilson, Lisa Farrington, Linda Nochlin, and Deborah Willis, Jones asks: What would the long arc of art history look like through the lens of women's lives? In this light, how does what we know now and how we know it differ today? In what ways does that take into our future?
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Lecture | Learn about the "Red Orchestra" & How Artists Resisted the Third Reich
Hear a lecture by painter and filmmaker Stefan Roloff, exploring the visual art and resistance of three members of the "Red Orchestra" underground anti-Nazi group. The so-called “Red Orchestra” fought against the Third Reich within Germany from 1933 to 1942. The Gestapo labeled them as Communists and traitors, a theory that was upheld by Allied Secret Services until recently. Historians now officially recognize their work as that of the largest and most diverse civil anti-Nazi resistance group. The participants held a variety of political and religious beliefs while representing the gamut of German society. Many artists were among them and forty percent were women. Putting an end to Hitler was their common goal. In 1942, more than 50 members were betrayed and murdered. Stefan Roloff will talk about them through the stories of three young painters whose work reflects their exposure to death, atrocity, and resistance in a totalitarian empire: Katja Meirowsky, Mietje Bontjes van Beek, and Rainer Küchenmeister.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
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Book Discussion | Learn about Hirschfield's Sondheim & Hear Live Sondheim Works (+ Signing)
Author and curator David Leopold will be in conversation with book critic Bill Goldstein. Leopold, who serves as archivist of the Al Hirschfeld Foundation, has compiled the best of Hirschfeld in a new book of detachable posters, Hirschfeld’s Sondheim, that includes an introduction by Broadway star Bernadette Peters. Come hear Leopold as he talks about Hirschfeld’s passion and process for drawing scenes and characters from Sondheim’s many works. Tonight’s event also includes a performance of Sondheim songs by the cabaret couple, Eric Comstock and Barbara Fasano, who will pair Sondheim’s Broadway compositions with Hirschfeld’s illustrations. A book signing follows the performance.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Book Discussion | Taking Back Control from Everyday Algorithms (Online!)
Join Dr. Arthur Benjamin and author Noah Giansiracusa for a conversation about how algorithms shape everything from government systems to the apps we use daily. Learn how your personal data is used, how algorithmic decisions impact your life, and how math can become a tool for empowerment rather than control. This virtual discussion offers an accessible look at the hidden systems influencing modern life.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Concert | Big City Folk Night
Close out the year with an energetic set by NYC rock duo Bastards of Fine Arts, songwriters and multi-instrumentalists Matt Keating and Steve Mayone. With over two decades of collaboration and a new album on the horizon, the pair brings sharp craft and electric chemistry to this final night.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
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7:00 pm
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Classical Music | Award-Winning Musicians Perform Works by Tchaikovsky, Schubert, & More for Violin and Piano
Stephen Kim, violin, and Andrew Hsu, piano, perform a series of pieces by composers of various musical eras. Program: Heinrich Ignaz Franz von Biber (1644-1704) From Rosary Sonatas: XVI. Passacaglia for solo violin in G Minor, “The Guardian Angel” Albert Dietrich (1829-1908), Robert Schumann (1810-1856),Johann Brahms (1833-1897) Sonata for violin and piano in A Minor, “Frei aber einsam” Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) Souvenir d’un lieu cher for violin and piano, Op. 42 Lera Auerbach (1973-) Lonely Suite for solo violin, Op. 70, “Ballet for a Lonely Violinist” Shinuh Lee (1969-) Caprice No. 1 for solo violin, “Kkot” Franz Schubert (1797-1828) Fantasie for violin and piano in C Major, Op. posth. 159, D. 934
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Critically Acclaimed Musicians Perform Beethoven
Critically acclaimed violinist Jennifer Koh, who is known to "hop among repertory staples and world premieres with stunning ease" (New York Times), is joined by her longtime recital partner, Thomas Sauer, piano. Program: Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770-1827) Violin Sonata, Op. 12, No. 1 Vijay Iyer (1971-) Bridgetower Fantasy Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770-1827) Violin Sonata, Op. 47, "Kreutzer"
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
Free
Free
Concert | New & Classic Works for Percussion and Electronics
Enjoy the Mannes Percussion Ensemble's autumnal concert, highlighting new and classic works for percussion and electronics. Program: Lou Harrison (1917-2003) Song of Quetzalcoatl Tōru Takemitsu (1930-1996) Seasons Gilbert Amy (1936-) Cycles Kelly Sheehan (1983-) Talk Circus
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
Free
Free
Workshop | Vinyasa Yoga Flow (Online!)
Join this online yoga community for a Vinyasa flow that includes warm-up, balance poses, gentle inversions, and final relaxation. Designed to promote empowerment and self-affirmation, this class leaves you feeling refreshed, centered, and connected to a supportive community. Mats and props are recommended but not required.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
Free
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Jazz | 3 Jazz Ensembles Play Standards & Original Tunes
Enjoy a night of performances by the Martin Wind Ensemble, the Marta Sanchez Ensemble, and the Ron McClure Ensemble. Each ensemble will perform a mix of jazz standards and original compositions/arrangements by students and faculty.
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
Free
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Classical Music | Evening of Contemporary Percussion Works
The NYU Percussion Ensemble, working with Director of Music Composition Julia Wolfe and the Program in Music Composition, presents an evening of world premieres written for the ensemble by NYU student composers.
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Classical Music | Trombone Works by Rachmaninoff, Ravel, & More (In Person AND Online!)
Enjoy a Tenor Trombone Studio Recital performed by Juilliard musicians, featuring works by composers of various musical eras. Program: Guy Ropartz (1864-1955) (arr. Victor Venglovsky) Piece in E-flat Minor Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943) Élégie, Op. 3 No. 1 Eric Ewazen (1954-) Sonata for Trombone Samuel Rousseau (1853-1904) Piece Concertante Anthony DiLorenzo (1967-) Serenata Jacques Castérède (1926-2014) Sonatine Maurice Ravel (1875-1937) (arr. Bob Burnham) Don Quichotte à Dulcinée Arthur Pryor (1869-1942) Thoughts of Love
New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
Free
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